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In addition to leading their congregations in worship, pastors also often lead church boards, staff, positions of leadership in the public sector, and more. The wise pastor recognizes that every act of leadership reflects a certain theological framework. Where, then, can pastors go to learn how to lead in an effective and spiritually informed way? The Three Tasks of Leadership is such a resource.This book unpacks business leader Max De Pree's famous definition of leadership - originally given for the business world -and applies it to the church. Eighteen theologians and pastors here offer essays echoing that definition. Conceived as a festschrift, The Three Tasks of Leadership transcends the narrow definition of "tribute," giving readers a thoroughly usable book refreshingly free of jargon, full of practical and inspirational advice, and perfect for both pastors in the field and pastors in formation.

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This book unpacks business leader Max De Pree's famous definition of leadership  originally given for the business world  and applies it to the church. Eighteen theologians and pastors here offer essays echoing that definition. The Three Tasks of Leadership is refreshingly free of jargon, full of practical and inspirational advice, and perfect for both pastors in the field and pastors in formation. / Contributors: David Augsburger, Robert Banks, James E. Bradley, Mark Lau Branson, Sherwood Lingenfelter, Richard J. Mouw, Nancy Ortburg, Richard Peace, Charles J. Scalise, Wilbert R. Shenk, Marguerite Shuster, Siang-Yang Tan, Dennis N. Voskuil, Linda Wagener, Howard Wilson, and Walt Wright

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Eric O. Jacobsen is senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington. His other books include Sidewalks in the Kingdom and Traditions in Leadership.

Author Bio

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Eric Jacobsen is Senior Pastor at the First Presbyterian Church of Tacoma. His other books include Sidewalks in the Kingdom and Traditions in Leadership.

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The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between the two, the leader must become a servant and a debtor.
 Max De Pree on leadership

In addition to leading their congregations in worship, pastors also often lead church boards, staff, positions of leadership in the public sector, and more. The wise pastor recognizes that every act of leadership reflects a certain theological framework. Where, then, can pastors go to learn how to lead in an effective and spiritually informed way? The Three Tasks of Leadership is such a resource.

This book unpacks business leader Max De Prees famous definition of leadership  originally given for the business world and applies it to the church. Eighteen theologians and pastors here offer essays echoing that definition. Conceived as a festschrift, The Three Tasks of Leadership transcends the narrow definition of tribute, giving readers a thoroughly usable book refreshingly free of jargon, full of practical and inspirational advice, and perfect for both pastors in the field and pastors in formation.